User manual TREK BIKES BICYCLE

[. . . ] ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual explains how to ride your new bike safely, and how to maintain your bicycle to keep it operating safely. Every person, prior to riding this bicycle, should read at least Chapter 1 of this manual. Parents should explain Chapter 1 to a child, or anyone else, who is otherwise not able to understand this information. Even if you have ridden a bicycle for years, it is important for EVERY person to read Chapter 1 before you ride your new bicycle! Chapter 1 covers safety and bicycle care. Understanding and following this information will help you and your Trek bicycle avoid injury and damage. [. . . ] Once a month, make sure the hub gears are properly adjusted: · On a Nexus 7 speed, or Nexus 4 speed, system with the shifter in 4th gear, the red lines on the pulley and the cog joint bracket (Figure 3. 5. 1) should line up. Once a month, check the shift cable for kinks, rust, broken strands, or frayed ends. Also check the housing for bent ends, cuts, broken coils and wear. If you suspect a problem with your 40 Internal Shift Systems shift cable, do not ride your bicycle. Replace the cable and/or housing before riding your bicycle by following these instructions, or take your bike to your Trek dealer for service. Adjustment To adjust the rear shifting 1. Rotate the shifter to the 4th gear position. Align the indicator on the rear hub pulley with the cog joint bracket (Figure 3. 5. 1) 3. If the red lines do not line up, adjust the gear cable tension by rotating the barrel adjuster (Figure 3. 5. 2) until this alignment is achieved. Shift to 1st gear, then back to 4th, and re-check the adjustment. To replace the shift cable Loosen the cable fixing bolt. Remove the phillips head screw holding the cable-end cover. Slide the cable-end cover (Figure 3. 5. 2) forward. Note the path of the old cable, and remove the cable. Install a new cable in the shifter, housing, and cable guides, following the old path. Crimp on a metal end-cap to prevent fraying of the cable end, or apply some solder to the end of the cable. Follow the instructions To adjust the rear shifting. 4. Lubrication Once a year, lubricate the Nexus hub bearings. This procedure takes special tools and training, so should be done by your Trek dealer. Whenever a cable is replaced, lubricate the cable with Wrench Force® synthetic chain lube or a similar lubricant. CHAPTER THREE Inspection, Adjustment & Lubrication 41 3 speed shift system Set screw The internal shift system consists of those parts of the bicycle which allow you to shift gears including the shifter, rear hub, and shift cable. The shifting mechanism is enclosed, keeping the shifting system lubricated for low maintenance. These instructions explain how to inspect, adjust, and lubricate an internal shift system. Inspection A properly adjusted shift system is quiet. If an unusual noise follows any shift, or while pedaling, your shift cable may need to be adjusted. If after adjustment the noise persists or grows louder, stop the bicycle and try to locate the noise. [. . . ] The most commonly used bulbs are: · Headlight- 6V 2. 4w · Taillight- 6V 0. 6w To install a light bulb 1. Locate the lens set-screw on the back of either Figure 3. 15. 2 Replacing the the taillight or head light (Figure 3. 15. 2). Remove the screw with a Phillips screwdriver. Rotate the lens 1/4 turn clockwise and lift the lens assembly off the bulb mount. [. . . ]